Create a Stylish Crochet Cross Stitch Hat

Create a stylish hat using the technique of crochet cross stitch. This unique method combines the traditional art of crochet with the intricate detail of cross stitch, resulting in a beautiful and eye-catching accessory. By following a pattern that incorporates both crochet stitches and cross stitch designs, you can create a one-of-a-kind hat that showcases your creativity and skill.

The combination of textures and colors in crochet cross stitch adds depth and dimension to the finished piece, making it a standout addition to your wardrobe. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking to try something new or a beginner eager to learn a new technique, crochet cross stitch hats are a fun and creative project to take on.

Sizes

Women’s small, medium and large.

Gauge

First 3 rounds = 4 inches (measure after round 4).

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn approximately 3 to 4 ounces.
• Size US I (5.5 mm) and H (5.0 mm) crochet hooks for medium and large.
• Size US H (5.0mm) crochet hooks for small.
• Tapestry needle.

Special Stitches

Dc Cross Stitch = Skip one stitch, double crochet in next stitch. From behind, double crochet in skipped stitch.

Notes

1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Don’t use “soft” yarn, unless you want a floppy brim.
3. For the smaller size, work with the H hook; for medium size, use the I. To make a women’s large, see the instructions at the bottom of the small/medium instructions.
4. Ch 2 and ch 1 at beginning of rounds do not count as the first stitch of the round.
5. Pull joining slip stitches tight.

Instructions

Base Rounds

Round 1: Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch in the first ch to form a ring. Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on) 12 dc in ring. Join in first dc. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join with a slip stitch in first dc. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first dc. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first dc. (48 dc)

Round 5: Ch 2, *dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first dc. (60 dc)

Rounds 6-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (60 sc)

Starting Crochet Cross Stitch

Round 8: Ch 3, from behind, dc in the st to the right of ch 3. *Skip one stitch (be sure you don’t count the st with the ch 3 as your skipped st), double crochet in the next stitch, from behind, dc in skipped stitch. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in top of ch 3. (60 dc)

Rounds 9-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (60 sc)

Round 11: Ch 3, from behind, dc in the st to the right of ch 3. *Skip one stitch, double crochet in next stitch, from behind, dc in skipped stitch. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in top of ch 3. (60 dc)

Rounds 12-13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (60 sc)

Round 14: Ch 3, from behind, dc in the st to the right of ch 3. *Skip one stitch, double crochet in next stitch, from behind, dc in skipped stitch. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in top of ch 3. (60 dc)

Rounds 15-16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (60 sc)

Switch Size Hook

Change to H (5.0 mm) hook for the remainder of the hat.

Increasing Size

Round 17: Ch 1, *sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (70 sc)

Round 18: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (70 sc)

Round 19: Ch 1, sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Sc in last 3 sts. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (80 sc)

Round 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (80 sc)

Round 21: Ch 1, *sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (90 sc)

Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (90 sc)

Round 23: Ch 1, sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Sc in last 4 sts. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (100 sc)

Round 24: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (100 sc)

For regular brim, fasten off and weave in ends.

Alternative Brim Options

Wider Brim

Round 25: Ch 1, *sc in 9 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (110 sc)

Round 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (110 sc)

For wider brim, fasten off and weave in ends.

Widest Brim

Round 27: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in 10 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Sc in last 5 sts. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (120 sc)

Round 28: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (120 sc)

For the widest brim, fasten off and weave in ends.

Women’s Large Instructions

Base Rounds for Large Size

Round 1: Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch in the first ch to form a ring. Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on) 12 dc in ring. Join in first dc. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join with a slip stitch in first dc. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in the next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first dc. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first dc. (48 dc)

Round 5: Ch 2, *dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first dc. (60 dc)

Round 6: Ch 2, *dc in 9 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first dc. (66 dc)

Rounds 7-8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (66 sc)

Continuing with Crochet Cross Stitch

Round 9: Ch 3, from behind, dc in the st to the right of ch 3. *Skip one stitch (be sure you don’t count the st with the ch 3 as your skipped st), double crochet in next stitch, from behind, dc in skipped stitch. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the top of ch 3. (66 dc)

Rounds 10-11: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (66 sc)

Round 12: Ch 3, from behind, dc in the st to the right of ch 3. *Skip one stitch, double crochet in next stitch, from behind, dc in skipped stitch. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in top of ch 3. (66 dc)

Rounds 13-14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc (66 sc)

Round 15: Ch 3, from behind, dc in the st to the right of ch 3. *Skip one stitch, double crochet in next stitch, from behind, dc in skipped stitch. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in top of ch 3. (66 dc)

Rounds 16-17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc (66 sc)

Final Touches for Women’s Large Size

Change to H (5.0 mm) hook for the remainder of the hat.

Round 18: Ch 1, *sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (77 sc)

Round 19: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (77 sc)

Round 20: Ch 1, sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Sc in last 3 sts. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (88 sc)

Round 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (88 sc)

Round 22: Ch 1, *sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (99 sc)

Round 23: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (99 sc)

Round 24: Ch 1, sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Sc in last 4 sts. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (110 sc)

Round 25: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (110 sc)

For regular brim, fasten off and weave in ends.

Wider Brim Instructions

Round 26: Ch 1, *sc in 9 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (121 sc)

Round 27: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (121 sc)

For wider brim, fasten off and weave in ends.

Widest Brim Instructions

Round 28: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in 10 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Sc in last 5 sts. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (132 sc)

Round 29: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (132 sc)

For the widest brim, fasten off and weave in ends.